Live Music
The Skinny's guide to live music in Scotland. Our highlights of the best live gigs, and reviews of shows at venues large and small across Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond, plus previews of the summer's best music festivals.
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Ice Cube @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 5 Dec
It's a rowdy night at the Hydro as some of hip-hop's elder statesmen prove they've still got the goods, with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and D12 impressing in Glasgow Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
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Shygirl @ QMU, Glasgow, 4 Dec
All eyes are on Shygirl as the genre-blending artist dazzles in Glasgow Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
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Electric Six @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 30 Nov
Detroit disco rockers Electric Six do their best to start a nuclear war in Edinburgh with an explosive celebration of their classic debut album Read more »| 06 Dec 2023 -
Previews
Movie Magic: The Music of Zimmer vs. Williams
This December the RSNO and RSNC bring music from the movies to life with an evening celebrating the classical soundtracks of John Williams and Hans Zimmer Read more »| 04 Dec 2023 -
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CMAT @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 24 Nov
Through her perfect blending of melodrama, heart, thrills and unadulterated joy, CMAT proves herself as a force to be reckoned with Read more »| 28 Nov 2023 -
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Scottish Live Music Highlights: December 2023
December's gig landscape is surprisingly busy for this time of year with an abundance of out-of-towners joining us for the Scottish legs of their tours Read more »| 28 Nov 2023
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This Is the Kit @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 21 Nov
This Is the Kit and The Raincoats’ Gina Birch are differently dazzling in Summerhall’s Dissection Room Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
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Party Starters: Hogmanay Nights Out in Scotland
We provide a snapshot of some of the nights out you could be having this festive season across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2023 -
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Julie Byrne @ Mono, Glasgow, 17 Nov
Julie Byrne's first Glasgow gig in six years is an intimate, delicate and honest celebration of music as catharsis Read more »| 20 Nov 2023 -
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Jessie Ware @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 13 Nov
Jessie Ware brings the world of her latest two albums to life with her live show at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom Read more »| 16 Nov 2023 -
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The Bug Club @ Tolbooth, Stirling, 3 Nov
A hive of activity in Stirling as three sets of B-boys and girls, headed by The Bug Club, rock the Tolbooth Read more »| 07 Nov 2023 -
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The Pharcyde @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 26 Oct
Hip-hop forefathers The Pharcyde bring their debut album celebration to The Liquid Room, transcending mere nostalgia in the process Read more »| 07 Nov 2023 -
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Maria BC @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 30 Oct
Maria BC is on haunting, revelatory form on their Glasgow debut Read more »| 03 Nov 2023 -
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Broken Records @ Tunnels, Aberdeen, 27 Oct
Five albums in and Edinburgh's Broken Records still hold their own, undoubtedly bringing a little light to a dark Aberdonian night Read more »| 03 Nov 2023 -
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Mandy, Indiana @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 28 Oct
Thanks to Manchester outfit Mandy, Indiana, tonight, The Hug & Pint basement rings out to the sound of synths and guitars being tortured into new and unusual shapes Read more »| 02 Nov 2023